US Patent 10195021 Medical device for a cardiac valve implant

A medical device for holding a cardiac valve implant includes an elongate support defining a peripheral edge with a curvature about which the cardiac valve implant can be fitted. The elongate support includes a resilient portion for resiliently holding the cardiac valve implant in place in the device, and a support tool for holding a cardiac valve implant comprising first and second elongate support members being separate and radially movable in relation to each other, each having a curvature about which the cardiac valve implant can be fitted and a manipulator portion connected to the first and second elongate support members.